Fianna Fáil calls for progress on Garda insurance fraud unit

Fianna Fáil has called on the Government to move on proposals made by its own expert group 15 months ago for a dedicated Garda insurance fraud unit.

Fianna Fáil calls for progress on Garda insurance fraud unit

The party’s finance spokesman Michael McGrath said that since the suggestion was mooted there had been “no progress” in establishing the body.

“While insurance fraud is only one factor in rising premiums, it is undoubtedly the case that exaggerated and fraudulent claims have a direct effect on the price of insurance cover being charged on individuals, households, and businesses,” he said.

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